Authors: Annie Forsyth,Holly Forsyth
If you don’t have a double broiler, an easy substitute is a pot with simmering water and a heat-safe glass bowl on top.
Fresh oranges with the white pith still intact over the orange blend into a creamy, foamy mousse pudding! Enjoy this treat’s natural dose of vitamin C, bioflavonoids, and antioxidants.
2 large oranges
2 tablespoons cold water
2 tablespoons xylitol
1
⁄
2
teaspoon vanilla extract
PER SERVING
Calories: 95
|
Fat: 0g
|
Protein: 1g
|
Sodium: 0mg
|
Fiber: 3g
|
Carbohydrates: 27g
|
Sugar: 12g
Use chilled oranges and very cold water so this pudding stays cool after blending. This mousse can also be frozen for an icy treat.
Instead of heavy cream, this recipe uses thick, creamy coconut milk for a fantastic flavor in these mint shakes. Garnish with a fresh mint leaf for a pretty presentation.
1 (14-ounce) can full-fat coconut milk, chilled in freezer for 1 hour
2
⁄
3
cup xylitol
1
⁄
2
cup powdered honey
3
⁄
4
teaspoon peppermint extract
1
⁄
2
teaspoon vanilla extract
1
⁄
8
teaspoon xanthan gum
1
⁄
8
teaspoon sea salt
PER SERVING
Calories: 670
|
Fat: 42g
|
Protein: 4g
|
Sodium: 175mg
|
Fiber: 0g
|
Carbohydrates: 100g
|
Sugar: 29g
Extra creamy and smooth, this ice cream uses both vanilla beans and vanilla extract to create a spectacular flavor.
3 cups full-fat coconut cream, chilled
1
1
⁄
2
cups xylitol
3 tablespoons white spelt flour
Seeds of 2 vanilla beans
1
⁄
2
teaspoon vanilla extract
1
⁄
4
teaspoon sea salt
PER SERVING
Calories: 500
|
Fat: 18g
|
Protein: 2g
|
Sodium: 110mg
|
Fiber: 1g
|
Carbohydrates: 98g
|
Sugar: 57g
Different brands of coconut milk have different strengths of coconut flavor. If you prefer a mild coconut milk, the brand Thai Kitchen is a good choice.
Chocolate milkshakes are so easy to make with the help of unsweetened chocolate almond milk. The almond milk creates fantastic flavor and an unbeatable creamy, frosty texture!
1
1
⁄
4
cups heavy cream
1
⁄
2
cup half-and-half
1 cup unsweetened chocolate almond milk
1
⁄
2
cup cocoa
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup xylitol
6 drops liquid stevia
1
⁄
8
teaspoon sea salt
PER SERVING
Calories: 789
|
Fat: 67g
|
Protein: 8g
|
Sodium: 180mg
|
Fiber: 4g
|
Carbohydrates: 64g
|
Sugar: 3g
Chocolate almond milk can come sweetened and unsweetened. Make sure to use unsweetened to avoid the extra added sugar.
This slushie is the perfect use for leftover watermelon. A summer treat that replenishes vitamins and minerals in the body, this will leave you energized and refreshed.
2 cups watermelon, peeled, deseeded, and cut into large cubes, frozen
2
⁄
3
cup ice
Juice of 1 large lime
8 drops liquid stevia
In a high-powered blender, add watermelon, ice, lime juice, and stevia. Blend until smooth. Serve immediately.
PER SERVING
Calories: 32
|
Fat: 0g
|
Protein: 1g
|
Sodium: 3mg
|
Fiber: 0g
|
Carbohydrates: 8g
|
Sugar: 6g
If you miss deseeding some of the small white seeds in the watermelon, don’t worry! They blend up seamlessly, so just make sure to get rid of the big black ones!
Fruity ice cream is a dreamy refreshment during any warm summer day. Strawberries and rhubarb pair well in this uniquely flavored sorbet.
2 cups rhubarb, sliced into
1
⁄
4
" pieces
1
⁄
2
cup water
1
⁄
8
teaspoon orange zest
3 cups strawberries, fresh or frozen
1
⁄
4
cup maple syrup
1
⁄
8
teaspoon sea salt
PER SERVING
Calories: 100
|
Fat: 0g
|
Protein: 1g
|
Sodium: 80mg
|
Fiber: 3g
|
Carbohydrates: 25g
|
Sugar: 18g
Rhubarb can be extremely sour when eaten raw and usually needs quite a bit of sugar to sweeten it. Make sure to simmer the rhubarb for the proper time with the orange zest. This step prepares the rhubarb to blend flawlessly with the maple syrup and strawberries for a delightfully sweet sorbet.
Individual Banana Peanut Butter Pies
This basic pie crust is flaky, buttery, and sweetened with powdered honey, which contributes to its fantastic texture. Maple sugar can also be used in this recipe in place of honey.
1
1
⁄
2
cups spelt flour
1 tablespoon powdered honey
1
⁄
2
teaspoon sea salt
1
1
⁄
4
cups unsalted butter, diced
2 tablespoons ice cold water
PER SERVING
(
1
⁄
8
recipe) Calories: 333
|
Fat: 29g
|
Protein: 3g
|
Sodium: 150mg
|
Fiber: 2g
|
Carbohydrates: 17g
|
Sugar: 1g
This basic pie crust recipe is perfect for one-crust sweet or savory pies. For pies such as apple or chicken pot pie, double this recipe to create a top crust, decorative lattice, or cookie cutout design.
Silky pumpkin pie is loaded with sweet spices and coconut sugar. Coconut sugar blends flawlessly into the filling for a smooth rich pie that doesn’t taste sugar-free in the slightest. Try it with whipped cream.
Spelt Flour Pie Crust
dough (see recipe in this chapter)
2 cups puréed pumpkin
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup coconut sugar
1
⁄
4
teaspoon sea salt
2 large eggs
1
⁄
3
cup unsweetened almond milk
1
1
⁄
2
teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1
⁄
8
teaspoon pumpkin pie spice mix
Pumpkin Spice Whipped Cream
(see recipe in Chapter 12)